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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,688.72, 337,669.88 and 135,809.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,688.72, 337,669.88 and 135,809.73 is: 187,417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,688.72 : 337,669.88 = 135,809.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,688.72/337,669.88 = 135,809.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,688.72x = 337,669.88 × 135,809.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,688.72x = 45,858,854,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,858,854,552.88/244,688.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,417.12

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